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Hard-cover • 2006
Pages: 90
ISBN: 9788171885435
US$15.95
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Academic Foundation

To the Nation, For the Nation

Selections from Selected Speeches of Dr. Manmohan Singh

Raj Kapila (Ed.)

About the Book

<p>All prime ministers deliver speeches. What makes Dr. Manmohan Singh's speeches exquisite is that they bear the imprint of true statesmanship, vast knowledge and above all the rare patriotic fervour of a visionary leader.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This book offers a glimpse.</p> <p>These 'selections' begin with : "There comes an occasion, though rarely, in the life of a nation, when it can be said that the time has come to make history. We are today at the threshold of such an era... Our political system and leadership must show sagacity, wisdom and foresight so that we are able to make the best of this moment and make India a truly great nation, an India where there are no barriers between the government and the people."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Such are the exhortations that really goad you, on and on...</p>

About the Author(s) / Editor(s)

Raj Kapila is Director and Chief Editor, Academic Foundation. An alumnus of Delhi School of Economics, he has been involved in journalism (early part of his career) and finally, publishing. Author/editor of several books, his special interests include economics, current affairs and issues concerning India's development.

Contents in Detail
  To the Nation, For the Nation
   
1. Time has come to make history
   
2. At the cusp of historic change
   
3. India as an emerging power
   
4. Confluence of civilizations
   
5. The process of nation building
   
6. A code of conduct for all political parties
   
7. Larger concepts of nationhood
   
8. "Bharat Nirman"
   
9. Young People in the 21st century
   
10. Desire to go to school
   
11. Attention to higher education
   
12. Listen to the people
   
13. Participation of the common man
   
14. Bedrock of a functioning democracy
   
15. Still governed by the Police Act of 1861
   
16. Policing in the new urban milieu
   
17. Government cannot be wished away
   
18. Essential forum for public debate
   
19. Arbitrary transfers demoralise our administration
   
20. Ours is a society which has rejoiced in its diversity
   
21. A galaxy of great leaders
   
22. Rise to their expectations and build a great nation
   
23. Positive expectations—positive outcomes
   
24. The backbone of our country
   
25. In peace and harmony with nature
   
26. Growth of our agricultural sector 
  has not kept pace with our needs
   
27. Cooperatives have failed but cooperatives must succeed
   
28. Mahatma Gandhi endorsed our democratic heritage
   
29. The culture of democracy
   
30. The role of media
   
31. To shape public opinion
   
32. Major religions of the world are represented in India
   
33. Constitutionally mandated elections
   
34. The 21st century will be an Asian century
   
35. Rural India deserves better
   
36. One of the world's biggest growth stories
   
37. Vision of a modern rural India
   
38. Private enterprise in the transformation of agriculture
   
39. Indian economy has now become more open
   
40. Our cities need a better future
   
41. New generations of the workforce
   
42. Working class: The blood that flows through our veins
   
43. A path-breaking legislation
   
44. An economic superpower
   
45. A revolution of rising expectations
   
46. Building a better future
   
47. Urban areas are the nodes
   
48. New investments in the 
  world class public infrastructure
   
49. Urbanisation is a relentless process
   
50. Restoring our historical glory
   
51. Ready to take on the world
   
52. Most important elements of our globalisation
   
53. India is a land of opportunity
   
54. Quality of governance
   
55. Inter-regional economic imbalances
   
56. Inter-regional variations in growth and development
   
57. Woman, the unquestioned leader
   
58. Rise of a major free trade area in Asia
   
59. United Nations awaits a ‘New Deal’
   
60. Unique category of literature
   
61. ‘The Great Pravasi'

 


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